[DeckApe]

The 40-180 chassis arrived today. It's in good shape, at least cosmetically. It is from run 4 or later (the 7J7 was replaced with a 6J8G), and it arrived intact with the exception of the dial glass. Fortunately, it was insured for $50, which is good because a replacement glass (in acrylic, from Radio Daze) is $30. That having been said, I don't know if I'll bother to obtain a replacement... who am I kidding? Of course I will--that way, I'll be able to do a full restore on the chassis (and perhaps sub the 180 chassis in the cabinet while I'm working on the 190).

Anyway, I still need a speaker... d'oh! I wonder if the guy with the 40-180 that was thinking of parting it out will sell his...